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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
Ivory tower universities like to reward faculty for their imaginative proposals, not for sticking to what the law allows.
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Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
Common uses for paper towels range from wiping down countertops after cooking to blotting grease from bacon, but some of the more imaginative ways to use disposable towels around the house may surprise you.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Thomas writes with remarkable imaginative clarity.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Tomás’s transformation is the fulcrum point of Land, a touching, imaginative novel that is deeply rooted in the history of Ireland and its soil.
—Nora Biette-Timmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
Common uses for paper towels range from wiping down countertops after cooking to blotting grease from bacon, but some of the more imaginative ways to use disposable towels around the house may surprise you.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Thomas writes with remarkable imaginative clarity.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Tomás’s transformation is the fulcrum point of Land, a touching, imaginative novel that is deeply rooted in the history of Ireland and its soil.
—Nora Biette-Timmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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January 20 – February 18 By afternoon, collaboration feels refreshingly inventive.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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With its violent and disgusting script, Se7en defied Hollywood conventions and was a perfect match for David Fincher, who was then known for directing Alien 3 (1992) along with gritty and inventive music videos.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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James Blood Ulmer, the innovative guitarist who fused avant-garde jazz with funk and the blues, died on June 3, according to a statement his family published via DownBeat.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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Korean cushions are known for their innovative skin care-meets-makeup formulas.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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He’s known for his ability for creative playmaking and his willingness to slip into any role when the situation calls for it.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Your innovative streak loves fresh starts, and simple domestic wins can spark bigger solutions elsewhere without forcing anything, as calm space makes creative thinking easier.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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The trouble is that the clever work is the part the market actually values.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Perspective widens as the intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Exploration, sextiling clever Mercury in your 11th House of Friendship.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Salah was replaced by Hamza Abdelkarim, a talented 18-year-old forward, who is one of the youngest players in this tournament.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The combination – the buzzwords drilled down by a drill sergeant – coalesced into a team that was as mentally tough as it was talented.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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